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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 12-15 CC MINBook 74/Page 283 12/15/92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 15, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, McCabe, Myers, Peoples, Post. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag led by City Manager, Tom G. McCabe followed by the invocation by Vice Mayor Dalla. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Dalla, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8. 1992 be approved. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS Mayor Waters turned the meeting over to Vice Mayor Dalla. SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended for appointment Councilwoman Rosalie Zarate, and Vice Mayor Michael Dalla as alternate member. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Waters, in favor of the appointment of Councilwoman Rosalie Zarate, with Vice Mayor Dalla as an Alternate. Carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Waters. Nays: None. Abstaining: Zarate. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended for appointment Vice Mayor Michael Dalla to remain as our City representative, with Councilwoman Rosalie Zarate as an alternate member. Book 74/Page 284 12/15/92 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued) ACTION: Motion by Waters, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of the appointment of Vice Mayor Dalla. with Councilwoman Rosalie Zarate as an Alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended for appointment Councilman Ralph Inzunza, with Councilman Ron Morrison as alternate member. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Dalla, in favor of the appointment of Councilman Inzunza. with Councilman Ron Morrison as an Alternate. Carried by unanimous vote. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Toy to the Traffic Safety Committee for a full term ending December 31, 1994. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Elizabeth Toy to a full term Carried by unanimous vote. SISTER -CITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Waters recommended the appointment of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Alvarado to the Sister -City Committee. TESTIMONY: Albert Alvarado, 2423 E. 20th Street, National City, spoke regarding the interest that he and his wife had in serving as representatives of National City on the Sister -City Committee and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate, in favor of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Mr. & Mrs. Alvarado to the Sister - City Committee. Carried by unanimous vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Vice Mayor Dalla called on Mr. Delbert Redding. TESTIMONY: Delbert Redding, 114 So. Harbison Avenue, National City, explained his interest in serving on this Commission and answered questions of the Council. ACTION: The consensus of the Council was to carry this item over to the next Council Meeting on December 22, 1992 at 7 p.m. Book 74/Page 285 12/15/92 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS (continued) PORT COMMISSION NOTE: Vice Mayor Dalla stated that he had been notified that Jeffrey Scott has moved out of National City and therefore was no longer eligible for consideration. He then called the applicants forward. TESTIMONY: Ted Godshalk, 2143 Cleveland Avenue, National City, expressed his interest in serving as Port Commissioner, and answered Council's questions. Lynda Hart, 1136 E. 4th Street, National City, expressed her interest in serving on the Port Commission, and answered questions from the Council. Tim Moynahan, Jr., 2510 L Avenue, National City, expressed his interest in serving as Port Commissioner, and answered Council's questions. Frank Perez, 820 Ethel Place, National City, expressed his interest in serving as Port Commissioner, and answered Council's questions. Jess Van Deventer, 1706 Prospect Street, National City, expressed his interest in serving as Port Commissioner, and answered Council's questions. Ballots were distributed and collected, and the results were read by City Clerk Peoples: four ballots for Jess Van Deventer and one vote for Tim Moynahan, Jr. Mayor Waters announced that Jess Van Deventer was the new Port Commissioner. Vice Mayor Dalla turned the meeting back over to Mayor Waters. Mayor Waters called a recess. Council members left the Council Chambers at 5:26 p.m. Council members returned to the Council Chambers at 5:37 p.m. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Resolution Nos. 92-225 through 92- 227). NOTE: Mayor Waters requested that Item No. 1 (Resolution No. 92-225) be pulled. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. BUDGET TRANSFERS 1992 2. Resolution No. 92-226. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION MOBILE TOOLS ACCOUNT." ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 74/Page 286 12/15/92 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) CONTRACT 3. Resolution No. 92-227. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE FY 1991-92 SEWER REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECT. (ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION NO. 92-3)." ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT 1. Resolution No. 92-225. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE WITH THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY COMMITTEE." NOTE: City Attorney Eiser commented that a provision would be added to the Resolution prior to processing rescinding the earlier Resolution (Resolution No. 92-163). ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Inzunza to approve the City Attorney's wording to rescind the prior Resolution. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Morrison to approve Resolution No. 92-225. Carried by unanimous vote. NON CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Motion by Dalia, seconded by Morrison, the Resolutions be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT/SAD 4. Resolution No. 92-228. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SAN DIEGO AREA WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SPECIAL ACT DISTRICT/SAD)." ACTION: Motion by Morrison, seconded by Zarate, in favor of Resolution No. 92-228. Carried by unanimous vote. CONTRACT 5. Resolution No. 92-229. A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERJURISDICTIONAL INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER PRE-TREATMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO." NOTE: City Attorney Eiser requested this item be filed at this time. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the item be filed. No objection as filed. Book 74/Page 287 12/15/92 URGENCY ORDINANCE MUNICIPAL CODE 1992 Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, the Urgency Ordinance be introduced by title only. Carried by unanimous vote. 6. Ordinance No. 92-2045. "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 92-2043, 1963, 1960, AND 1931 AND SUBSECTIONS (B), (C), (D), AND (E) OF SECTION 11.16.010 (SPEED ZONES DESIGNATED) OF THE NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES OF VARIOUS STREETS." ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, in favor of this Urgency Ordinance. Carried by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SIGNS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE 1-5 AND 805 7. SUBJECT: Letter from Roy P. Flahive, President of Pacific Sign Construction, Inc. to Mayor Waters regarding the National City Mile of Cars Sign and work proposed to be done in connection with the Granger Music Hall Property. TESTIMONY: Edith Hughes, Executive Director, National City Chamber of Commerce, answered questions of the Council. NOTE: City Attorney Eiser stated that he would work with the Building and Safety Director to either do an easement or include in the lease agreement language that would address the concerns of the Mayor and the National City Historical Society. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Morrison, this item be filed. No objection as filed. NEW BUSINESS WARRANT REGISTERS 1992 8. SUBJECT: Warrant Register No. 23. Ratification of Demands in the amount of $716,071.82 (Warrant Nos. 124114 through 124314 inclusive excepting 12 4117-124216/ 124284) . RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended ratification of these warrants. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Zarate, the demands be ratified. Warrants carried by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Dalla, Inzunza, Morrison, Zarate, Waters. Nays: None. AUDIT/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1992 9. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of August 31, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Daila, seconded by Inzunza, the Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of August 31. 1992 be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. Book 74/Page 288 12/15/92 NEW BUSINESS (continued) AUDIT/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1992 10. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of September 30, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by lnzunza, the Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of September 30. 1992 be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. AUDIT/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1992 11. SUBJECT: Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of October 31, 1992. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the report be accepted and filed. ACTION: Motion by Dalla, seconded by Inzunza, the Consolidated Cash and Investment Report as of October 31. 1992 be accepted and filed. No objection as filed. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1993-94 12. SUBJECT: Proposed schedule for Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBGP) 1993-1994. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the proposed schedule be adopted. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, in favor of adoption of the proposed schedule. Carried by unanimous vote. STREET TREE REMOVALS 13. SUBJECT: Street Tree Removals & Replacements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended approval of the following: Jack Andrews, 1015 Hoover Avenue, request for removal of two pepper trees, with one replacement required. Helen Swisher, 2018 Beta Street, request for removal of date palm, no replacement required. Kings Motorcars, 1900 National City Blvd., request for removal of two trees, with two replacements required. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Morrison, for approval. Carried by unanimous vote. CITY MANAGER - No report. CITY ATTORNEY - No report. OTHER STAFF - No report. Book 74/Page 289 12/15/92 MAYOR Mayor Waters expressed concern to the City Manager regarding the Port District funding for the City of National City, as it has yet to be received. City Manager McCabe responded that all paperwork had been submitted but the Port review is pending. Assistant City Manager Bolint added that the CIP project list would be submitted also. Mayor Waters read into the record, Christmas cards that he had received from the Star News and the Planning Department. CITY COUNCIL City Councilwoman Zarate stated that she had received a Christmas card from the Engineering Department. She also reported that the signal lights at 18th Street and Palm Avenue are flashing red, and that she was pleased with the upgrade of the signal lights at Palm Avenue and Plaza Boulevard. She also made inquiry regarding the allocations for the homeless in National City. Councilman lnzunza commented on Sweetwater Road's "No Truck Parking" signs, stating that now the problem has shifted to the north side of the road, and that the trailers were being left on the street. Public Works Director Williams stated that the signs on the north side were being installed today. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1992 14. SUBJECT: Discussion of Neighborhood Meeting to be held on December 16, 1992 regarding 16th and Harbison project. TESTIMONY: Vice Mayor Dalla stated that he understood that the notices have been sent and received, and clarified that only Staff and residents who had been notified would be present and the proponent for the development of that parcel would be there, but that the Council would not be present. Councilman Morrison stated that he was one of the residents notified, and that he had considered attending as a private citizen, but had decided against that. Planning Department Director Post answered City Council's questions. City Attorney Eiser stated that he would be interested in providing a workshop after the first of the year on Robert's Rules and related topics. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael Burns, 1317 "D" Avenue, commented on prior agenda items, truck trailer parking, and the homeless; made inquiry regarding the Port Commission per diem; and spoke regarding the rain problems at Kimball Towers. Ann Abbott, 2105 E. 4th Street, National City, spoke regarding the new Mile of Cars sign at Granger Music Hall, and expressed her concern regarding the Tight it might produce. Alda West, 315 E. 3rd Avenue in National City, requested assistance regarding the house on B Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, and the trash being left there; and about the blind intersection of B Avenue and 4th Street. Troy Fulks, 2118 N Avenue, National City, made inquiry of the City Council regarding the Port property problems and why no action had been taken to remedy the situation. Book 74/Page 290 12/15/92 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Inzunza, seconded by Zarate to adjourn to the next Regular City Council Meeting of December 22. 1992 at 7 P.M. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 6:34 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of December 22, 1992. �2A c /.LC4'aiSc1 MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.